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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.49, 28,014.98 and 12,339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.49, 28,014.98 and 12,339.17 is: 17,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.49 : 28,014.98 = 12,339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.49/28,014.98 = 12,339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.49x = 28,014.98 × 12,339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.49x = 345,681,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,681,600.77/20,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.92

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